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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are questions commonly received by our customer service representatives.
For additional information, please see the
Benefits section or Products
and Services section. If you do not find your question answered here, call
Customer Service at the number on your ID card or e-mail
Customer Service.
1. If I have questions about claim status or benefits, whom do I contact?
For assistance, call Customer Service at the number on your ID card. You also
may check
your benefits online.
2. I have received an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) explaining payment of a
claim. If I have questions about the EOB, whom do I contact?
For assistance with inquiries about your claims payment, call the
customer-service number on your ID card or e-mail
Customer Service. For more information about reading your EOB, visit
the Understanding Your EOB section of our
site.
3. If I do not agree with a denial of benefits, how do I request a review?
Requests for review of benefit denial must be made in writing and sent to:
USAble Administrators
P.O. Box 1460
Little Rock, AR 72203
Additional pertinent information must accompany the request for review. A
written response will be sent to you after review is completed. Any appeal from
the review must be forwarded to your group plan administrator.
4. I have received a COB questionnaire from USAble Administrators. Why do you
want to know if I have other coverage?
Under your contract's coordination of benefits provision, if you are covered by
more than one health plan, a decision must be made as to which plan is
responsible for primary payment. Once the claim has been paid under the primary
plan, the secondary plan pays its share of the allowed charges. Total payments
will not equal more than 100 percent of allowed charges. For more information,
visit the Coordination of Benefits
section of our site.
1. How do I file a claim?
Most providers will file your claim for you. You can file the claim when the
provider does not. You may download a form
on this site. If you need help completing the form, call Customer Service at
the number on your ID card or
e-mail Customer Service.
2. Where do I mail the claim?
Mail the claim form to:
USAble Administrators
P.O. Box 1460
Little Rock, AR 72203
3. Will I be notified when you have processed my claim?
Yes, an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) will be mailed to you. The EOB details the
amount paid to the service provider, any amount denied with the reasons for
denial, and the portion you are responsible for paying.
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Health Plan Definitions
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1. What is preadmission certification, prenotification or precertification, and
what do they have to do with my coverage?
Preadmission certification, prenotification and precertification are terms
relating to medical cost-containment programs. They involve review of medical
necessity and whether alternate treatment methods are more appropriate. You may
have a penalty deducted from your medical benefits if you are required to
prenotify or precertify and fail to do so. Your claim also could be denied if
the service is not medically necessary. For more information, see
Utilization Management. Please consult your benefit booklet or call
Customer Service at the number on your ID card to determine if you are subject
to prenotification or precertification prior to receiving certain medical
services.
2. What is a third-party claims administrator?
A third-party claims administrator is a company that provides claim-payment
services to employer groups that are self-funded. The employer group designs
the benefit package and establishes the guidelines for processing of claims.
The third-party administrator issues the claim payments in accordance with
these guidelines. The employer group reimburses the claim payments, as well as
a fee for administration of the claims.
3. What is a provider?
A provider is a hospital, health-care facility, physician or other medical
professional that provides health-care services.
4. What is a PPO?
PPO stands for preferred provider organization. A PPO is a health-care system
that provides services to members at a discount or fixed fee. Preferred
providers are those who participate in the network and agree to the discounts
or fee schedule. Participating providers' charges for medical services usually
are lower than those of providers outside the network. The lower charges save
money for members (covered persons). Members also avoid filing claims since
providers are responsible for filing claims with USAble Administrators.
One of the PPOs available to USAble Administrators groups is the USAble® PPO.
USAble PPO has contracted with a group of providers statewide to form a
network. To receive discounts and to have claims filed by the network provider,
members must use those physicians and facilities that have contracted with the
PPO.
5. What is an HMO?
HMO stands for health maintenance organization, a health-care system that
assumes or shares both the financial and delivery risks associated with
providing comprehensive medical services to a voluntarily enrolled population
in a particular area, usually in return for a fixed, prepaid fee.
6. What is POS?
A point-of-service (POS) plan gives covered persons the option of going outside
a designated network. However, reimbursement usually is significantly reduced
for out-of-network services. For this reason, out-of-network utilization is
traditionally very low.
7. What is CMM?
Under comprehensive major medical (CMM or Major Medical), covered persons pay a
deductible, which is the first covered dollars of eligible charges incurred
during the contract year. Once the deductible is met, the member pays a
percentage of the covered dollars until the calendar-year, coinsurance maximum
is reached. CMM is a traditional fee-for-service plan that provides the same
level of benefits regardless of the medical provider chosen by the covered
person. One difference between CMM and a PPO is that CMM has no network.
1. If I lose my identification (ID) card, how do I replace it?
Call Customer Service at 1-888-USABLE1 (872-2532) to request a new ID card.
2. Why is it important to show my ID card to my provider of service?
Your ID card contains important information regarding program participation. It
lets your provider of service know whether you participate in specific
physician networks so that you may receive the highest benefit you are allowed.
It also provides the ID number that is reflected in our claim processing
system. This number is necessary to match the claim with the member when the
claim is submitted and expedites the processing of your claim payment.
1. What is PCN?
PCN stands for primary care network. Participation in a PCN requires the
selection of a primary care physician (PCP). The covered persons must consult
first with their PCP, who will handle their treatment or, if necessary, refer
them to a specialist or admit them to a hospital.
The benefit structure of the PCN differs somewhat from both a comprehensive
major medical (CMM) plan and a preferred provider organization (PPO). A PCN
commonly offers 100-percent reimbursement after an office-visit copayment for
any services billed by the PCP (with the exception of inpatient surgery and
obstetrics). Typically, specialist benefits are not eligible for reimbursement
without being referred, ordered, arranged and authorized by the PCP (except for
life/limb-threatening emergencies or other exceptions defined by the health
plan).
2. What is a primary care physician (PCP)?
A primary care physician (PCP) is a medical professional who serves as a
member's first contact with a plan's health-care system. The PCP is also known
as a primary care provider, personal care physician or personal care provider.
If your health plan has a primary care network, you will be required to select
a PCP.
3. Do I need a referral from my primary care physician for specialist services?
For referral requirements, consult your benefit plan booklet or call Customer
Service at the number on your ID card. You may choose to check your
benefits online.
4. I participate in a primary care network (PCN). Do I have to select the same
primary care physician for my entire family?
No. Primary care physician selection is specific to each member. Selection must
be made from physicians authorized in your particular network. Contact your
employer for a list of primary care physicians or go to
Provider Directory.
5. May I change my primary care physician?
Yes. You may change your primary care physician, but your health plan may limit
the frequency of changes. Contact your employer for information about changing
your PCP. Ask your employer if you will need to complete a change form.
6. What should I do if my primary care physician is out of the office and I need
immediate care?
Contact your primary care physician's office. Request services from your
physician's backup. (All primary care physicians are required to have a
backup.)
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